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Patient Service Representative (PSR) - Clinic

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through how you'd handle checking in a patient who's frustrated because they've been waiting past their appointment time.

whether the candidate can de-escalate calmly without becoming defensive or rushing the patient

Tell me about a time you dealt with a really difficult customer or patient. What happened and how did you get through it?

evidence of the required experience handling difficult callers and how they regulate their own emotions under stress

Tell me about a time you noticed missing or incorrect information in a patient's record or account. What did you do about it?

follow-through and ownership on accuracy of medical records

Give me an example of a time you had to keep confidential patient information private, even when it would have been easier to share it.

understanding of HIPAA and discretion with sensitive information

What does good customer service look like to you in a medical office, compared to say a retail or restaurant job?

whether the candidate understands the compassion and sensitivity needed with patients, not just transactional service skills

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work that affected someone else. How did you handle telling them and fixing it?

honesty and accountability, since errors here can affect billing or patient care

Technical

How do you make sure billing information gets entered correctly and completely at the time of service, especially when you're busy?

attention to detail and understanding of why accurate data entry matters downstream

Describe your experience working with an electronic health record or scheduling system. What have you used and how comfortable are you learning a new one?

technical adaptability and prior exposure to clinic software

How would you explain to a patient what a referral is and why they might need one, if they've never dealt with one before?

basic working knowledge of clinic operations and ability to communicate clearly with patients

Situational

A patient calls asking about a bill they don't understand, and you can tell they're getting upset. What do you do?

comfort with billing conversations and ability to keep a tense call productive

You've got three patients waiting at the front desk, a phone ringing, and a provider asking you to pull a chart. How do you decide what to handle first?

prioritization skills in a genuinely high-volume, multi-task environment

This role includes a late night until 6pm each week and a Saturday rotation. How do you feel about that kind of schedule, and how have you managed rotating or extended shifts before?

realistic fit with the schedule demands and reliability

You're working the front desk and it's clearly a sick season, with patients coughing and visibly unwell all around you. How do you keep doing your job well in that environment?

resilience and professionalism when exposed to illness and physically demanding conditions

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The full job description

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Department: 09121 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Building Operations Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Office Hours : Hours can be the following: Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm. and Saturday 8am-12pm. Schedule: 8.5 hour shift with a lunch. Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 Where You Will Work :     Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of  Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.         We’re  Looking For:     • High school diploma or equivalent.    • One to two years related customer service experience    • Experience handling difficult  caller /customers/patients.        What  You’ll  Do:     Office Hours : Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm. and Saturday 8am-12pm.   Schedule:   8.5 hour   shift with   a lunch . One late weekday until 6pm a week and a Saturday rotation.       As a  Patient Service Representative (PSR) ,  you’ll  play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day .       As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:      • Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters.    • Billing Services: Ensures entry at time of service of billing information on the patient and payer and  accurate  follow-up on missing information.    • Medical Record Services: Upholds standards of the practice and of the medical group for  accurate  and  timely  medical records.        About This Location:     Park Ridge        Your feedback matters.  Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.       Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:      • Ability to function in a high volume, multiple-task environment, and in a crowded or closely shared workspace .     • Exposure to ill patients .     • Ability to work under stressful conditions with demanding customers.    • Must   lift up  to 35 pounds without help. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to  assist  with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.          Ready to Take the Next Step:     Apply Now!     Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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